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Pruett Norris

Pruett Norris is a staff reporter and film critic for 828newsNOW. He is a member of the North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) and graduated from Appalachian State University with degrees in English and Electronic Media/Broadcasting. He enjoys vampire movies, Scrabble and hanging out with his cat, Tommy Chainsaw. Contact him at pruett@828newsNOW.com.

On The Town
3 months ago
New books, Old Fort: McDowell County to host literature festival

McDowell County is officially home to its very own book festival. The first ever McDowell Literary Festival will be held on April 25 in Marion, Old Fort and Little Switzerland, just in time for Independent Bookstore Day.

Community
3 months ago
UNC Asheville seeking community feedback on Millennial Campus

As the University of North Carolina Asheville continues to eye development of their Millennial Campus, woodland acreage surrounding the college, a structured public engagement system for community feedback has been announced.

Community
3 months ago
Bill Hart named Water Resources Director after 16 years with department

Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville’s Water Resources Department.

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Put on your running shoes: March race calendar in Asheville and WNC

For those feeling a spring in their step as spring approaches, consider registering for a footrace in Western North Carolina.

Entertainment
3 months ago
3 movies to see, stream or skip in March 2026 – 828reviewsNOW

A Pixar movie about beavers, humans and the bonds between them. A scathing documentary about the Alabama prison system. The latest installment in a long-running horror franchise. Which should you see, stream or skip? Find out in our review.

Outdoors
3 months ago
Hikes of WNC: Hardtimes Connector Trail in Bent Creek Experimental Forest

Bent Creek Experimental Forest has a wealth of hiking trails. One that is an especially good time is the Hardtimes Connector Trail, which connects with Deer Lake Lodge Loop for a solid 2 mile hike.

Business
3 months ago
Family size cereal: Meet the mother-son duo behind Chill Cereal Bar

Over the last seven years, one Asheville business has been snap, crackle, popping: Chill Cereal Bar, a cereal catering service founded by mother-and-son duo Patricia Waters and Elijah Cox.

Entertainment
3 months ago
‘André Is an Idiot’ filmmakers on their hilarious, creative colonoscopy doc – 828reviewsNOW

“André Is an Idiot” is a funny, inventive documentary about the necessity of colonoscopies and the life and death of the creative, eccentric André Ricciardi. Read our interview with the filmmakers.

Photo
3 months ago
Photo gallery: Mehfil filled with color, food and dance for Holi

Mehfil Indian Restaurant celebrated Holi, the Indian festival of color and springtime, this evening. Check out our photos for more.

Food & Drink
3 months ago
Food, dance, color: Mehfil Indian Restaurant prepares for Holi Festival

This Wednesday, Mehfil Indian Restaurant will celebrate Holi, the Indian “Festival of Colors,” at their restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville.

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